Rather than offering a narrow definition of objectification, this presentation explores it as a spectrum of misapprehension running from its mildest form (casual indifference) to its most extreme manifestation, (dehumanization). Gleaning insights from classic philosophy, the world’s five most prominent religious traditions, and current social science research, the presentation examines the best antidotes humankind has …
Event: Salt Lake Symposium 2016
The Plat Of Zion A Comparison With American Ideal Cities
The Ideal City has its origins in Renaissance ideas which drew upon more ancient ideas. Mormon authors have not generally talked upon the Plat of Zion beyond recognizing it as an example of an ideal city. This study compares the Plat of Zion with other examples of American Ideal Cities, specifically Philadelphia (Penn’s Holy Experiment) …
Was There An Original
Although every splinter since the death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith claimed or claims to be the authentic version of Mormonism, the real question is whether there was “an original.” From the First Vision until June 27, 1844 Mormonism constantly changed. It was still a work-in-process at Joseph’s death. Even the design for the Nauvoo …
Progressive Polygamy Feminism S Strangest Bedfellow
Is there a way to practice polygamy without patriarchy? One family has been trying. This presentation will outline a feminist approach to polygamy and how one polygamous family has tried to build equality into its structure. Brady Williams
Lunch With Femwoc A Panel About Empowerment Within The Margins
Last year FEMWOC discussed how policies, procedures, and the imperialist American culture of the Mormon Church shaped the experiences of women of color—including black, diasporic, and indigenous women. Panel members will explore how women of color are using their experiences to claim space and establish roots within our physical wards and communities, the progressive Mormon …
Start By Believing Preventing Sexual Assault And Supporting Survivors In The Mormon Community
Join panelists April Carlson, Kathryn Jones-Porter, Donna Kelly, DeAnn Tilton, and Sarita Venkatapathy to discuss ways in which communities can work safely to prevent sexual assault and skillfully to support survivors in healing. Panel will be moderated by Aubri Parmenter. April Carlson, Kathryn Jones, Donna Kelly, DeAnn Tilton, Sarita Venkatapathy
A Crisis Of Perception New Paradigms To Address The Complexities Of Modern Mormonism
Mormonism has inherited ways of thinking that are no longer sufficient to understand or address the complexities facing the 21st century Church. Concepts from cybernetics, systems theory, and complex thought will be presented as alternative lenses with which to view and wrestle with the Church’s increased historical transparency, gender concerns, racial diversity, LGBTQIA issues, and …
Mexican Mormon Men Notions For The Analysis Of A Mormon Masculinities
For over a hundred years, Mormonism has been influencing the lives of thousands of Mexican Men. As part of a research project on the subject, I explore the meanings and practices that Mormon men associate with gender, gender identities and masculinities. I try to reflect on the way these meanings and practices are shaped within …
The American Church Through Other Eyes
The LDS Church exerts considerable cultural influence in its international congregations. The term ‘gospel culture’ has been used by LDS leadership as a directive to replace local cultural understandings of the gospel of Jesus Christ with American LDS interpretations of it. What kinds of risks does this directive cultivate? What kinds of resistance does it …
Restoration Is A Personal Journey
We are each endowed by our Creator with an innate ability to communicate, to receive guidance, and assurance that we are safe, loved and equal in the eyes of God. We “fall” when we forget about this endowment. Restoration is the process of remembering the truths we lost in this fall. I will tell about …